All Saints Day

On Nov.1 Various Denominations will celebrate All Saints Day. I
just found out from my Episcopal Colleague that Absolom Jones is
a Saint in the Episcopal Church and that he even has his own Saint Day. The episcopal church lifts St. Absolom Jones up regularly in their liturgy along with Bishop Richard Allen. Think of Bishop Absolom
Jones tomorrow as Episcopalians around the world honor him.

-- Anonymous, October 31, 2001

Answers

Hi Rev. Rogers:

Interesting... in what context does the episcopal church refer to
Richard Allen and Absalom Jones?

I missed you at Planning Meeting. Were you there? I was so looking
forward to meeting you.

Linda Barta

-- Anonymous, November 01, 2001

When Absolom Jones was thrown out of St. George church he went to the
episcopal church. For the Episcopal church was outraged about the
treatment of Absolom Jones and Richard Allen. Absolom Jones became a
Bishop in the episcopal church and he is also a Saint in the
denomination. Richard Allen is very much loved in the Episcopal Church
and they are very proud of the church Richard Allen founded. Richard
Allen's name is often cited in Episcopalian liturgy for congregations
to remember. I feel a special bond with the Episcopal church for how
they treated Absolom Jones and that they hold Richard Allen in such
high regard. At our one year anniversary we have invited the priest
and the congregation of our Episcopal Church and the priest will share
the story of Absolom Jones. So the next time you pass an episcopal
church be proud to know their history is intwined with our AME
history.

-- Anonymous, November 01, 2001

OOPS I made a mistake Absalom Jones was the first african-american
to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal church. Thanks brother
Robert for catching the mistake:-)